Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities … annual in South Korea

South Korea: Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities … annual was 4.17 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.17 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 140.3%
World rank
115th
of 171 countries
All-time high
54.49 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-11.76 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in South Korea, 2002–2024

-2002040602002201320242002: 29.7 % change on previous year2003: 17.6 % change on previous year2004: 16.1 % change on previous year2005: 0.074 % change on previous year2006: 54.5 % change on previous year2007: 41.6 % change on previous year2008: 16.5 % change on previous year2009: -11.8 % change on previous year2010: -5.5 % change on previous year2011: 5.6 % change on previous year2012: -3.4 % change on previous year2013: -5.9 % change on previous year2014: 18.6 % change on previous year2015: -5.8 % change on previous year2016: -3.3 % change on previous year2017: 3.6 % change on previous year2018: 2.1 % change on previous year2019: 2.7 % change on previous year2020: 14.7 % change on previous year2021: -0.685 % change on previous year2022: 16.1 % change on previous year2023: -10.3 % change on previous year2024: 4.2 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Korea is 4.17 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 140.3% on the previous year and down 77.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Korea peaked at 54.49 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -11.76 % change on previous year, in 2009.

South Korea ranks 115th of 171 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities … annual in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar), annual growth rate in South Korea, 2002 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2002 29.68 % change on previous year —
2003 17.6 % change on previous year -40.7%
2004 16.12 % change on previous year -8.4%
2005 0.0737 % change on previous year -99.5%
2006 54.49 % change on previous year +73887.2%
2007 41.56 % change on previous year -23.7%
2008 16.53 % change on previous year -60.2%
2009 -11.76 % change on previous year -171.2%
2010 -5.47 % change on previous year -53.5%
2011 5.64 % change on previous year -203.1%
2012 -3.43 % change on previous year -160.8%
2013 -5.91 % change on previous year +72.3%
2014 18.56 % change on previous year -414.1%
2015 -5.79 % change on previous year -131.2%
2016 -3.33 % change on previous year -42.5%
2017 3.6 % change on previous year -208.0%
2018 2.11 % change on previous year -41.5%
2019 2.74 % change on previous year +30.1%
2020 14.72 % change on previous year +437.1%
2021 -0.6846 % change on previous year -104.7%
2022 16.11 % change on previous year -2453.2%
2023 -10.33 % change on previous year -164.1%
2024 4.17 % change on previous year -140.3%

South Korea compared with similar countries

  • South Korea's 4.17 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.66 % change on previous year, 63% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • South Korea's 4.17 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.08 % change on previous year, 69% of the median. (21 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities … annual in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2006 +73887.2% 0.0737 % change on previous year 54.49 % change on previous year
2022 +2453.2% -0.6846 % change on previous year 16.11 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.54 % change on previous year -11.76 % change on previous year 54.49 % change on previous year 8
2010s 0.8714 % change on previous year -5.91 % change on previous year 18.56 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.8 % change on previous year -10.33 % change on previous year 16.11 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 112 El Salvador 5.03 % change on previous year compare
  2. 113 Kenya 4.34 % change on previous year compare
  3. 114 Costa Rica 4.33 % change on previous year compare
  4. 116 Panama 3.09 % change on previous year compare
  5. 117 Czechia 2.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 118 Myanmar 1.69 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Korea?
Liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Korea was 4.17 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 54.49 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -11.76 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does South Korea rank for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents?
South Korea ranks 115th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
Is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
174 places, 3,716 data points, 2000–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.